Posts by Patrick Houlahan
What Can Leaders Do When The World Is Upside Down?
What we are now experiencing is a lot like ACM; the situation changes everyday, the enemy has an overwhelming vote, and “the fog of war” makes every decision uncertain. Individuals, leaders, and companies are scrambling to react, and nothing is clear. However, all is not lost. There are ways leaders should respond and how companies can survive the dog fight.
Read MoreSaving Private Ryan: Leadership Lessons for the Crisis and the Future
Crisis Leadership Like many of you, I’m catching up on my Netflix shows and re-watching classic movies. One of my all time favorites is Saving Private Ryan with Tom Hanks (side note- I’m glad to hear he and his wife are doing better.) In Saving Private Ryan, there is one particular scene that summarizes the…
Read More“Lead, follow, or get out of the way.” Leadership during a crisis.
While it’s debated on who said “Lead, follow, or get out of the way,” it’s exactly what’s required at this time. As a leader, you must keep your composure while everyone else is losing theirs. A calm voice, clear guidance, and a detailed action plan will see your teams through this crisis. Leadership during a…
Read MoreOfficers Eat Last: What burnt hotdogs taught me about being a servant leader.
Obviously, this picture is a horrible example of leadership. Unfortunately, this is how some individuals in leadership roles behave. In 2014, Simon Sinek published a book Leaders Eat Last. The book was an instant best seller and offers great advice to leaders. But what does this really mean? Is it simply that the leader gets…
Read MoreAs a Leader, What is Your True Function?
If you were asked what is your true function as a leader, how would you respond? Would it be, “My function is to lead the team. My responsibility is to achieve our goals. My job is to make sure that everyone gets their job done.” While these are all good answers, they miss the True…
Read MoreStrategic Leadership Insights
There are many leadership styles and every situation requires different leadership skills. However, there is one constant to being a successful leader;
commitment.